Tag: Otitis

Otomycosis: What It Is and How Ear Fungus Manifests

Otomycosis is a fungal inflammation of the outer ear: itching, fullness, thick discharge. We explain the causes, signs, and how a doctor distinguishes fungus from a bacterial infection.

Otitis: Why the Ear Hurts, Types of Inflammation, and When to See a Doctor

Ear inflammation can be external, middle, or inner, and most often resolves on its own within a few days. We break down the symptoms, the examination, and the point at which waiting is no longer justified.